goggles
Always wear safety goggles to protect your eyes during any activity involving chemicals, flames or heating, or the possibility of flying objects, particles, or substances.
lab apron
Wear a laboratory apron to protect your skin and clothing from damage.
breakage
Handle breakable materials, such as glassware and thermometers , with care. Do not touch broken glassware.
heat resistant gloves
Use an oven mitt or other hand protection when handling hot materials such as hot plates,hot water or hot glassware.Never touch hot objects with your bare-hands.
Plastic Gloves
Wear disposable plastic gloves when working with harmful chemicals and organisms. Keep your hands away from your face, and dispose of the gloves according to your teacher's instructions.
Heating
Use a clamp or tongs to pick up hot glassware. Do not touch hot objects with your bare hands.
Sharp Object
Scissors, scalpels, knives, needles, pins, and tacks can cut your skin. Always direct a sharp edge or point away from yourself and others.Use only as you are directed to.
electric shock
To avoid electric shock, never use electrical equipment around water, or when the equipment is wet or your hands are wet.Unplug equipment not in use.
Corrosive Chemical
Avoid getting acid or other corrosive chemicals on your skin or clothing or in your eyes. Do not inhale the vapors. Wash your hands after the activity.
poison
Do not let any poisonous chemical come into contact with your skin, and do not inhale its vapors. Wash your hands when you are finished with the activity.
Physical Safety
Use caution to avoid injuring yourself or others. Follow instructions from your teacher. Alert your teacher if there is any reason that you should not participate in the activity.
Animal Safety
Treat live or preserved animals or animal parts with care to avoid harming the animals or yourself. Wash your hands when you are finished with the activity.
Plant Safety
Handle plants only as directed by your teacher. If you are allergic to certain plants, tell your teacher; do not do an activity involving those plants. Avoid touching harmful plants such as poison ivy. Wash your hands when you are finished with the activity.
flames
Tie back loose hair and clothing, and put on safety goggles before working with fire. Follow instructions from your teacher about lighting and extinguishing flames.
No Flames
Flammable materials may be present. Make sure there are no flames, sparks, or other exposed heat sources present.
Fumes
Poisonous or unpleasant vapors may be produced. Work in a ventilated area. Avoid inhaling a vapor directly. Test an odor only when directed to do so by your teacher, using a wafting motion to direct the vapor toward your nose
disposal
Chemicals and other laboratory materials used in an activity must be disposed of safely. Follow the instructions from your teacher.
Hand washing
Wash your hands thoroughly when finished with the activity. Use antibacterial soap and warm water, lather both sides of your hands and in between fingers. Rinse well.